Sentences with phrase «adrenal tumors usually»

Adrenal tumors usually mean a worse prognosis, and pituitary tumors can be successfully managed for many years.

Not exact matches

If PA is diagnosed, your doctor will obtain an adrenal imaging study (usually CT or MRI) to see whether you have one tumor or bilateral adrenal tumors (on both sides).

Usually the best treatment for cats is surgery to remove the tumor and sometimes the adrenal gland or glands.

Pituitary Dependent Cushing's is caused by a tumor (usually small and benign) of the pituitary gland in the brain overstimulating the adrenal glands.

Adrenal medullary tumors are rare but pheochromocytomas are the most common type and usually occur in middle aged to older dogs.

Usually caused by either pituitary or adrenal tumors, the pituitary gland sends incorrect messages that prompt the adrenal glands to produce excess amounts of the hormone cortisol.

The leading cause for the excessive corticosteroid hormone production is usually a tumor, either in the adrenal or pituitary glands.

If the tumor is on the adrenal gland, then surgery is recommended since the tumor is usually on only 1 of the 2 glands.